Starting Position
1. Lie face down on a bench set at a 30 to 45-degree angle.
2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging naturally.
3. Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor.
During the Exercise
1. With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides using your rear shoulder muscles.
2. Slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Exhale as you lift the dumbbells, and inhale as you lower them.